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Northwest Texas Healthcare System · 1 month ago

Unit Clerk / PCS / CNA / Surgery / FT / Days

Amarillo, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495 bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. The Unit Clerk provides clerical and data management services for the Patient Care Unit, attends to patients' direct care needs, and supports an organizational culture for Service Excellence.

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Responsibilities

Assists the RN with implementation of an age appropriate plan of care through tasks routinely delegated by the RN, based on the patient’s condition and the individual’s skills

Maintains professional behavior when dealing with issues or conflicts, utilizing appropriate resources, as needed

Assists the RN to provide an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and employees

Provides clerical support, performs unit based medical records duties, and coordinates unit needs

Qualification

BLS certificationCNA CertificateMedical terminologyHealth Unit Coordinator courseCalm under stressFollow instructionsQuantitative abilityPatient care experienceEnglish communication

Required

Ability to read, and write in English

Ability to communicate with patients, families, staff, physicians, support agencies, and others

Ability to remain calm under stress

Ability to comprehend and follow instructions

Bending, lifting (25 lbs. minimum), grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing, pulling, and squatting

Quantitative/mathematical ability (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, standard/metric measurements)

Sitting / standing for long periods of time

Ability to repeatedly twist, squat, and stoop

Reaching for and handling charts, reports and supplies

Exposure to infectious organisms, agents and toxic chemicals

High School Diploma or equivalent

Completion of typing test

Previous experience with medical terminology or completion of Health Unit Coordinator course required

Current BLS certification upon hire and maintain certification throughout employment

HWC and Verbal De-escalation within 30 days of hire and maintain certification throughout employment

Must possess one of the following: CNA Certificate or equivalent certificate, 2 years experience providing patient care, EMT Certification, Currently enrolled in LVN, ADN, or BSN School of Nursing with completion of Fundamentals, Medical Assistant Certification